Chapter 349
Chapter 349:
In essence, the Edwards family was a dynasty of copycats. Their prominence was a direct result of Janice’s brilliance, underscoring her exceptional capabilities.
She stood alone, a singular force of unmatched talent.
As Lowell approached the stage, his eyes met Connor’s with a mix of pity. “Do you still refuse to see the truth? Can’t you acknowledge that without Janice, we amount to nothing?”
“Lowell, if you’ve lost your mind, take it somewhere else!” Carman retorted sharply, his stare fierce. “How can you say we’re nothing without Janice? The Edwards family would thrive even more without her.”
Lowell scoffed, his laugh tinged with bitterness. “Carman, do you really forget that we never made it to the top? Would we really have ascended to one of the four major families within a year if Janice hadn’t come back?”
The stark reminder resonated within the Edwards family. They were forced to remember that their rise coincided precisely with Janice’s return.
Without the advantageous marriage to the Green family, they could hardly have claimed a place among the elite.
“Carman, before Janice’s return, you were barely known as an online singer. Yet after her arrival, your rise to fame was rapid, wasn’t it?” Lowell scoffed. “All because you copied her music. How can you brazenly parade that as your own work?”
Lowell’s blunt accusation rendered Carman speechless, his cheeks burning with shame. To this day, he remained unable to confess his plagiarism.
Indeed, except for Lowell, none of the Edwards family could acknowledge that their stature was derived from Janice’s brilliance.
“Carman, you pose as a genuine artist, but you’re nothing but a charlatan,” Lowell added.
His tone, though not loud, carried a weight that left Carman both infuriated and deeply humiliated, his body shaking with the impact.
Janice watched Lowell, taken aback by his assertive intervention. His unexpected defense was a welcome turn, easing her burden significantly.
“Lowell, why would you say such things about Carman?” Delilah intervened, her voice tinged with feigned sorrow.
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“Enough!” Lowell snapped, his gaze piercing as he faced Delilah with intense scorn. “Delilah, you are the catalyst of our family’s downfall.”
“Lowell, you must put an end to this immediately,” Connor said, his voice firm. “Do you realize the extent of Delilah’s sacrifices for our family? Without her, Edwards Group would have crumbled into bankruptcy. Without her efforts, your mother’s project would never have moved forward smoothly.”
“Dad, please calm down,” Delilah said softly, clasping Connor’s hand. “It’s possible Lowell was influenced by Janice’s misleading words, thus his harsh comments. We should avoid turning on each other; it’s exactly what she wants.”
Connor glanced at Delilah, a hint of regret in his eyes. “Lowell, are you seeing this? Even now, Delilah is standing up for you. Do you really think you deserve the kindness she’s showing?”
Lowell’s laugh was tinged with bitterness. “Yes, it’s all too clear now. She’s manipulating everyone, making us look like fools. Think about it—every time Janice and she clashed, Delilah always seemed so pitiful, so innocent. And we jumped to blame Janice after a few words from Delilah. The truth is, we didn’t have any solid proof that it was Janice behind it. Does feeling sorry for yourself make you innocent?”
Lowell’s sharp critique resonated deeply with the Edwards family, forcing them to confront uncomfortable truths.
Laurie’s anxiety surged, her mind flashing back to past disputes between Janice and Delilah. True to Lowell’s observations, they had always sided with Delilah, swayed by her woeful demeanor, regardless of the actual facts.
But Janice had done nothing.
Even when presented with proof, they had ignored it, blinded by Delilah’s seemingly innocent and pitiful presence.
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